IP Library Granted Patent US 6,933,850
Granted Patent B2
US 6,933,850 · App. 10/290,156 · Granted Aug 23, 2005

Fluid product distribution device and distributor comprising such a device

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Patent No.
US 6,933,850
App. No.
10/290,156
Granted
Aug 23, 2005
Kind
B2
Abstract

A fluid product distribution device ( 1 ) having a body ( 10 ) defining an entry passage ( 11 ), an actuating rod ( 13 ) displaceable in the body, an actuating element ( 15 ) coupled to the actuating rod, and a fixation element ( 17 ) for fixing the body ( 10 ) in an opening ( 20 ) of a receptacle ( 2 ) containing fluid product. One of the components is provided with an identification unit ( 3 ) suitable for delivering information relating to the distribution device.

Claims (27)

1. Fluid product distribution device ( 1 ) comprising the following components:

a body ( 10 ) defining an entry passage ( 11 ),

an actuating rod ( 13 ) displaceable in the body,

an actuating element ( 15 ) coupled to the actuating rod, and

fixation element ( 17 ) for fixing the body ( 10 ) in an opening ( 20 ) of a receptacle ( 2 ) containing fluid product,

wherein one of the components is provided with an identification unit ( 3 ) structured to deliver information relating to the distribution device, and wherein the identification unit extends around the body ( 10 ).

2. Distribution device according to claim 1 , in which the identification unit ( 3 ) comprises an integrated circuit ( 301 ) and an aerial ( 302 ) capable of emitting signals carrying information.

3. Distribution device according to claim 1 , in which the identification unit ( 3 ) is encapsulated or embedded in a resin mass.

4. Fluid product distributor comprising a recipient ( 2 ) and a distribution device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 .

5. Fluid product distributor according to claim 4 , in which the recipient ( 2 ) comprises a neck ( 21 ), the body is engaged in said neck, and the identification unit is located between the body and the neck.

6. Distribution device according to claim 1 , wherein the identification unit ( 3 ) is mounted in a support and wherein the support forms a ring ( 31 ) engaged around the body ( 10 ).

7. Distribution device according to claim 1 , in which the body ( 10 ) defines an entrance sleeve ( 11 ), the identification unit extends around said sleeve.

8. The distribution device according to claim 1 , in which the identification unit ( 3 ) is mounted in a support ( 31 ).

9. The distribution device according to claim 8 , in which the support is engaged around the body ( 10 ).

10. The distribution device according to claim 1 , in which the identification unit comprises electronic circuitry.

11. The distribution device according to claim 10 , in which the electronic circuitry comprises an integrated circuit and an aerial that transmit or receive radio signals.

12. The distribution device according to claim 1 , wherein the distribution device is one of a pump or valve.

13. Fluid product distribution device ( 1 ) comprising the following components:

a body ( 10 ) defining an entry passage ( 11 ),

an actuating rod ( 13 ) displaceable in the body,

an actuating element ( 15 ) coupled to the actuating rod, and

fixation clement ( 17 ) for fixing the body ( 10 ) in an opening ( 20 ) of a receptacle ( 2 ) containing fluid product,

wherein one of the components is provided with an identification unit ( 3 ) structured to deliver information relating to the distribution device, and

wherein the identification unit ( 3 ) is mounted in a support ( 31 ) integral with the body ( 10 ).

14. Distribution device according to claim 13 , in which the support forms a ring ( 31 ) engaged around the body ( 10 ).

15. The distribution device according to claim 13 , in which the identification unit comprises electronic circuitry.

16. The distribution device according to claim 15 , in which the electronic circuitry comprises an integrated circuit and an aerial that transmit or receive radio signals.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Sep 10, 2012
From: VALOIS
To: APTAR FRANCE SAS
Reel/Frame 028930/0835 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 10, 2003
From: GARCIA, FIRMIN; LEVILLAIN, PHILIPPE; LIGNY, JEAN-JACQUES
To: VALOIS S.A.
Reel/Frame 013754/0060 →